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Nov 1, 18 •
1265 Views •
General News, International, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Vermeulen, Whiteley return in new-look Springbok loose trio combination
Duane Vermeulen and Warren Whiteley both return to the Springbok starting team and together with Siya Kolisi (captain) they will form a new-look loose forward combination for Saturday’s Castle Lager Outgoing Tour Test against England at Twickenham. The...
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Nov 1, 18 •
1702 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on All Blacks team named for Test against Japan
The All Blacks team has been named to play Japan at Ajinomoto Stadium, Tokyo, on Saturday 3 November (Kick-off: 2.45PM, NZT: 6.45PM) The matchday 23 is as follows (with Test caps in brackets. New Test All Blacks in bold): 1. Ofa Tuungafasi (22) 2. Dane Coles...
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Nov 1, 18 •
1898 Views •
BabyBoks U20, General News, International, Junior Rugby, World Rugby Junior Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Junior Boks kick off 2019 preparations with assessment camps
Junior Springbok coach Chean Roux invited two squads of 74 Under-19 and Under-18 players for assessment camps in Stellenbosch in November and January with an eye on preparing for next year’s World Rugby U20 Championship in Argentina. The U19 squad includes...
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Oct 31, 18 •
2276 Views •
General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Introducing Investec Super Rugby’s class of 2019
Thirty-three new faces feature among the 190 professional players contracted by New Zealand’s five Investec Super Rugby clubs for the 2019 season. The Blues, Chiefs, Wellington, Crusaders and Highlanders have named their 38-strong squads today after...
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Oct 31, 18 •
1080 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14 •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Kingspan and Ulster Rugby extend partnership
Kingspan has agreed a new four-year deal to remain as principal sponsor of Ulster Rugby until 2023, extending a partnership that stretches back to 1999. The agreement will see Kingspan, a leading global supplier of sustainable building products, continue as...
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Oct 31, 18 •
958 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14 •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Gethin Jenkins to retire from rugby following Zebre clash
Gethin Jenkins will call time on his illustrious career after this Sunday’s Guinness PRO14 clash with Zebre at Cardiff Arms Park (2.45pm). The Wales record-appearance maker has been battling back from a chronic knee injury and made two appearances for...
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Oct 31, 18 •
1149 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14 •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Honouring and Saluting the Armed Forces
On Sunday, 4 November, Free State Rugby will be honouring and saluting the Armed Forces in commemoration of Remembrance Day on the 11th of November. A procession by the SANDF, SAPS, Air Force, Traffic Department, Fire Department and Rescue Unit, which...
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Oct 31, 18 •
1070 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14 •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Irish Guinness PRO14 giants in South Africa
The Isuzu Southern Kings and Toyota Cheetahs will face a challenging task in the Guinness PRO14 this weekend as they line up against two of the top six sides in the competition in exciting clashes on Sunday, with Irish powerhouses Leinster and Munster...
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Oct 31, 18 •
4685 Views •
Currie Cup, Currie Cup F.Div, General News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Status quo remains in Currie Cup
The Toyota Free State Cheetahs on Tuesday retained their spot in the 2019 Currie Cup Premier Division as they defeated First Division champions, the SWD Eagles, by 36-5 in a promotion / relegation match in Bloemfontein. The Free Staters scored three tries in...
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Oct 31, 18 •
1238 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on England squad update: South Africa Test week
Eddie Jones has retained 25 players to continue England’s preparation for the first Test of the Quilter Internationals against South Africa at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday (KO 3pm live on Sky Sports HD). In addition Courtney Lawes (Northampton Saints)...
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Oct 31, 18 •
1355 Views •
General News, International, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Twickenham battle will be huge
Springbok loose forward Duane Vermeulen said he is excited to be back in the Springbok set-up and spoke of the anticipation that is building in the South African camp in the build-up to Saturday’s big match against England in London. A packed Twickenham is...
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Oct 30, 18 •
1536 Views •
General News, International, Junior Rugby, World Rugby Junior Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Black jersey beckons for Under 20 talent
The road to the 2019 World Rugby U20 Championship starts in Palmerston North in December with 50 players selected to attend the first New Zealand Under 20 development camp. New Zealand Under 20 Coach Craig Philpott will be joined by new Assistant Coaches...
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Oct 30, 18 •
1742 Views •
General News, International, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on ALLAN ALAALATOA LOCKED IN UNTIL 2023 WITH BRUMBIES AND THE WALLABIES
Qantas Wallabies prop Allan Alaalatoa has put pen-to-paper on a four-year extension to keep him in Australian Rugby until at least 2023. The Brumbies prop burst onto the scene in 2014 and has quickly established himself as a Wallaby mainstay after making his...
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Oct 30, 18 •
1314 Views •
General News, International, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on England Test offers new opportunities
The Springboks’ opening Test of the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour against England on Saturday at Twickenham offers him a number of important player opportunities to consider, said Rassie Erasmus, the SA Rugby Director of Rugby. European-based Springboks Willie...
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Oct 29, 18 •
1464 Views •
General News, National •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Adelaide Fisheries crowned SA Fish Industries champions
Adelaide Fisheries are the new SA Fish Industries champions after powering their way to a 36-7 victory against Sea Pride in the final of the 31st edition of the tournament at the Smit Sports Grounds in Velddrif on the West Coast on Saturday. The team from...
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Oct 29, 18 •
1485 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on BOOM ROOKIES CALLED INTO TRAIN-ON SQUAD AHEAD OF SPRING TOUR
Qantas Wallabies train-on squad ahead of 2018 Spring Tour (Test caps, Vodafone Super Rugby side and age) Forwards Jermaine Ainsley (1 Test, Melbourne Rebels, 23) Allan Alaalatoa (30 Tests, Brumbies, 24) Rory Arnold (19 Tests , Brumbies, 28) Adam Coleman (28...
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Oct 29, 18 •
1815 Views •
General News, International, South Africa, Womens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Booi leads Springbok Women to Europe
Nolusindiso Booi will lead a Springbok Women’s team featuring youth and experience on their tour to Europe in the next three weeks, alongside vice-captains, Zintle Mpupha – who is also the Springbok Women’s Sevens captain – and Babalwa Latsha....
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Oct 29, 18 •
4900 Views •
Currie Cup, Currie Cup F.Div, General News, National •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Currie Cup promotion-relegation: Team Announcement
Coach Franco Smith has announced the strongest possible team to defend the Toyota Free State Cheetahs’ Currie Cup status in the Currie Cup promotion-relegation match against the SWD Eagles on Tuesday, 30 October. Kick-off in Toyota Stadium is at 18:00...
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Oct 29, 18 •
4609 Views •
Currie Cup, Currie Cup F.Div, General News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on The battle is on for Currie Cup Premier Division spot
The Toyota Free State Cheetahs and SWD Eagles will know their Currie Cup fate on Tuesday evening after they meet in a promotion / relegation match in Bloemfontein, which will determine who earns the right to play in the Premier Division next season. The Free...
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Oct 29, 18 •
2248 Views •
General News, Junior Rugby, National •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Lions victorious U/21 Coach gets full-time call-up to Junior Boks
Bafana Nhleko, head coach of the victorious Xerox Golden Lions Under 21 side that won the SA Under 21 Championship at Newlands on Saturday, will join the SA Rugby coaching ranks as assistant coach to the Junior Springboks. The Cubs beat the Vodacom Blue Bulls...
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Oct 29, 18 •
1336 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14 •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Cheetahs earn breakthrough win in Guinness PRO14
The Toyota Cheetahs finally got their breakthrough victory in the Guinness Pro 14 on Saturday as they delivered a spirited performance against the Cardiff Blues in Bloemfontein for a 21-10 win, their first of the season. Franco Smith’s charges were fired up...
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Oct 27, 18 •
1624 Views •
Currie Cup, General News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Cell C Sharks hold their nerve to win first Currie Cup title since 2013
The Cell C Sharks claimed their first Currie Cup title in five years on Saturday in a brave reversal of fortunes after going down in last year’s final. They outscored DHL Western Province two tries to none for a 17-12 victory in a gripping match in the...
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Oct 27, 18 •
1536 Views •
General News, International, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Uncapped trio dash from Currie Cup final into Springbok squad
Petersen, Nel and Schickerling rush from Currie Cup final to tour next month Aplon and Schreuder recalled for Castle Lager Outgoing Tour Nyakane, De Jager and Vermeulen to bolster forwards The uncapped trio of Sergeal Petersen (wing), Ruhan Nel (centre) and...
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Oct 27, 18 •
1936 Views •
General News, International, World Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Rookie All Black Karl Tu’inukuafe’s rapid rise continues with World Rugby award nomination
All Blacks prop Karl Tu’inukuafe will officially graduate from the international newcomers’ class of 2018 as one of the world’s best. The 2018 All Black prop, who shot to fame after a shock call-up as injury cover for the All Blacks during the June...
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Oct 27, 18 •
1327 Views •
General News, International, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Erasmus satisfied with Springbok preparation for challenging tour
The Springbok training squad wrapped up preparations for their Castle Lager Outgoing Tour to the United Kingdom and France with an early morning training session in Stellenbosch on Friday, with Rassie Erasmus declaring the camp a success. Twenty players spent...
